Age: 65
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Julianne Moore (born Julie Anne Smith; December 3, 1960) is an American actress and children's author. Prolific in film since the early 1990s, she is known for her portrayals of emotionally troubled women in independent films and her roles in blockbusters. She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Emmy Awards. In 2015, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world; in 2020, The New York Times named her one of the greatest actors of the 21st century. After studying theatre at Boston University, she began acting in television. From 1985 to 1988, she was a regular in the soap opera As the World Turns, earning a Daytime Emmy Award. Moore made her breakthrough with Robert Altman's ensemble film Short Cuts (1993), followed by a critically acclaimed performance in Todd Haynes' Safe (1995). Starring roles in the blockbusters Nine Months (1995) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) established her as a Hollywood leading lady. She received Oscar nominations for her roles in the period films Boogie Nights (1997), The End of the Affair (1999), Far from Heaven (2002) and The Hours (2002); in the first of these, she played a 1970s pornographic actress, while in the other three, she starred as an unhappy mid-20th century housewife. Her career progressed with roles in The Big Lebowski (1998), Magnolia (1999), Hannibal (2001), Children of Men (2006), A Single Man (2009), The Kids Are All Right (2010), Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), and Maps to the Stars (2014). She won a Primetime Emmy Award for portraying Sarah Palin in the HBO film Game Change (2012) and the Academy Award for Best Actress for portraying an Alzheimer's patient in Still Alice (2014). Her highest-grossing releases came with the final two films in The Hunger Games film series (2014–2015) and the spy film Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017). She has since starred in independent films and streaming projects, including Haynes' May December (2023) drama and the historical drama miniseries Mary & George (2024). In addition to her acting work, she has written a series of children's books about Freckleface Strawberry. She is married to director Bart Freundlich, with whom she has two children.
Julianne Moore
Jean Poe Carpenter
for Jean Poe Carpenter in Platinum Stardom: The Jean Harlow Story
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Step into the glitz and glamour of 1930s Hollywood with "Platinum Stardom." This cinematic masterpiece follows the meteoric rise of Jean Harlow, one of the most endearing and iconic sex symbols in film history. From humble beginnings as Harlean Harlow Carpenter, she became the epitome of Hollywood allure. Experience Harlow's journey from a young starlet to her collaborations with the legendary Howard Hughes and Victor Fleming. Witness the creation of her "Platinum Blonde" persona and her unforgettable performances in classics like "Red Dust" and "Dinner at Eight." The film also explores her tumultuous relationships with Hollywood's leading men. At the heart of "Platinum Stardom" is Harlow's ill-fated love affair with fellow legend Clark Gable. Their on-screen chemistry lit up the silver screen, but their off-screen romance was shrouded in scandals, betrayals, and the ever-present shadow of the studio system. The film delves into the personal and professional challenges they faced, creating a captivating love story that mirrors the highs and lows of Hollywood itself. Don't miss this unforgettable tale of passion, ambition, and Hollywood's golden era.
